Criminal Defense Cases in California

Criminal Defense Cases in California

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• DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
  
  
  
  • DUI is one of the most frequently charged offenses in California. Penalties increase with multiple offenses or if an injury is involved.
  
  
  • Defense strategies often include challenging the accuracy of breathalyzer tests or the legality of the traffic stop.
  
  
  
  


• Drug Offenses
  
  
  
  • These range from simple possession to trafficking and manufacturing. California has reformed many drug laws, especially for cannabis, but severe penalties remain for certain substances.
  
  
  • Defenses include questioning the legality of the search or asserting lack of intent to distribute.
  
  
  
  


• Theft and Property Crimes
  
  
  
  • Charges like shoplifting, burglary, and vandalism depend on the value of the property involved.
  
  
  • Defenses can involve proving ownership, lack of intent, or mistaken identity.
  
  
  
  


• Violent Crimes
  
  
  
  • Assault, battery, domestic violence, and homicide cases require skilled legal representation due to their severity.
  
  
  • Self-defense or defense of others is a common legal argument in these cases.
  
  
  
  


• White-Collar Crimes
  
  
  
  • Fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft are examples of white-collar crimes.
  
  
  • Defense strategies often involve challenging the evidence or proving lack of intent.
  
  
  
  

 

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